Recruiting Update: Hooks Transfers, Brasfield Commits, & More

<p>When it comes to high school basketball in the state of Indiana, the news cycle never really stops. Just in the last week we have now had multiple Division I players leave for prep school which caused a shift in the balance of power around Indianapolis. Additionally, Hoosier Hysteria offered a big in-state recruiting day over the weekend. Offers, visits, and commitments continue to pop up daily as well. Here is an update on what all has been going on in Indiana when it comes to the world of recruiting in the last week.</p> <p>Most notably, [player_tooltip player_id="868218" first="Jalen" last="Hooks"] (Crispus Attucks H.S. 2023) announced on Monday that he would be transferring to Donda Academy in Simi Valley, California. The new private school has financial backing from Kanye West. Hooks was the #3 prospect in the state in the Class of 2023 according to Prep Hoops Indiana. <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/10/04/indiana-basketball-recruiting-jalen-hooks-transferring-kanye-west-backed-donda-academy/5989443001/">The Indy Star had more</a> on the high-profile transfer Monday morning.</p> <p>Unfortunately for Coach Chris Hawkins, that wasn’t his only transfer here recently. [player_tooltip player_id="870230" first="J.J." last="Louden"] (Crispus Attucks H.S. 2022) announced last week that he would be leaving for Desert Valley Prep in Nevada. Louden had enrolled at Attucks from Pike High School, but questions regarding his eligibility with the IHSAA led to him taking his talents to prep school. The 6’5" Louden was ranked as the #20 prospect in Indiana’s Class of 2022 by Prep Hoops Indiana.</p> <p>On a more positive note, [player_tooltip player_id="958409" first="Steele" last="Brasfield"] (New Palestine H.S. 2022) announced on Sunday that he had committed to Indiana Tech. The 6’5" small forward was one of the top small college prospects in the state and ranked #56 overall in the Class off 2022 by Prep Hoops Indiana. Nice in-state get for the Indiana Tech Warriors.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868255" first="Logan" last="Imes"] (Zionsville H.S. 2023) earned a scholarship offer from Coach Micah Shrewberry and Penn State while on a visit over the weekend. The Nittany Lions have been heavily involved with the 6’4" point guard.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="870234" first="Joe" last="Reidy"] (Woodlan H.S. 2022) continues to be a favorite prospect among Crossroads League coaches. The 6’6" forward added an offer from Marian on Saturday.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1063964" first="Raedhyn" last="Foust"] (Northeastern H.S. 2022) added another Division III offer from Franklin College while visiting the school last week.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1297118" first="Trent" last="Sisley"] (Heritage Hills H.S. 2025) earned his first scholarship offer from Purdue before ever playing in a high school game.</p> <p>University of Indianapolis earned a big commitment on Tuesday night from [player_tooltip player_id="1168167" first="Shon" last="Tupuola"] (Brownsburg H.S. 2022). The 6’9" center is ranked #28 in the class by Prep Hoops Indiana.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="769655" first="Will" last="Lovings-Watts"] announced his commitment to Drake University last week as well. The 6’5" wing is ranked #17 in the class by Prep Hoops Indiana.</p> <p>Central Florida Head Coach Johnny Dawkins came in to see [player_tooltip player_id="868240" first="Joey" last="Hart"] (Linton-Stockton H.S. 2023) on Tuesday night. Hart would also take in the action at Hoosier Hysteria on Saturday. [player_tooltip player_id="868224" first="JaQualon" last="Roberts"] (Bloomington H.S. North 2023) was in attendance as well.</p> <p>Assistants from Indiana State, Wright State, and Purdue all made trips last week to see [player_tooltip player_id="1158245" first="Jack" last="Benter"] (Brownstown Central H.S. 2024). </p>